- The problem
- Daimler trucks is recalling 3,773 my 1996 through 2002 thomas built mvp er school buses manufactured from june 8, 1995 through february 16, 2001, equipped with caterpillar 3116 and 3126 engines. Un-fused power cables were tie-wrapped to a wire braid engine fuel return hose. Over time these cables may chafe, wearing through the wire loom and eventually through the cable insulation and fuel line covering in an area not easily detectable during normal maintenance without removing the tie wraps and opening the wire loom. Un-fused and un-switched power cables which wear through and contact the fuel line wire braid may short circuit.
- The risk
- In the event of a short circuit, a vehicle fire can occur.
- The fix
- Thomas built will notify owners and inspect and replace the cables as necessary free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about november 28, 2008. Owners may contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.
Engine & cooling
1997 Thomas MVP ER Engine problems
No owner has filed a complaint about the 1997 Thomas MVP ER's engine & cooling with NHTSA. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine recalls for the 1997 Thomas MVP ER
- The problem
- On certain school buses, misalignment of the fan drive system components can cause premature belt and pulley bearing wear.
- The risk
- If the school bus is disabled by a cooling system failure and is stalled on the side of the road, an increased risk of a crash resulting in injury to a school bus occupant could occur.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the fan belt, idler pulley, and belt tensioner and the pulley's laser will be aligned. Owner notification began june 10, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Engine complaints
No complaints about this area yet.
Thomas MVP ER engine complaints by year
MVP ER engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data